Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Shady Hills, FL

Drive Time

5h 30m

Distance

268.2 mi

432 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 18m ★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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Downtown Shady Hills, FL, FL

Shady Hills, FL

Jose Valverde

Trip Overview

The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Shady Hills, FL covers 268.2 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Sample Road, Coral Springs Drive, Wiles Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

134.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 268.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Sample Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Shady Hills, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Sample Road Unavailable Refreshing
Coral Springs Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Wiles Road Unavailable Refreshing
North University Drive Unavailable Refreshing
SR 869 Unavailable Refreshing
Sawgrass Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
Florida's Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
Soutwest 10th Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Sample Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Shady Hills, FL.

1

Start on the route

0.1 mi · 48 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Sample Road
3

Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
4

Turn right onto Wiles Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wiles Road
5

Turn left onto North University Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
6

Take the ramp slight right toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando

0.5 mi · 1 min · SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
7

Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Florida's Turnpike
9

Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
10

Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

0.7 mi · 1 min · Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
11

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

122 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
13

Keep slight right

246 ft · 7 sec
14

Merge slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 19 min
15

Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
16

Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
17

Continue on Bartow Road

7.0 mi · 9 min · Bartow Road
18

Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

0.3 mi · 37 sec · FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
19

Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
20

Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 4 West: Tampa
21

Merge slight right

17 mi · 18 min
22

Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 75: Ocala, Naples
23

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 75 North: Ocala
24

Merge slight left

11 mi · 11 min
25

Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs

2.2 mi · 3 min · FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
26

Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West

0.1 mi · 18 sec · FL 56 West
27

Turn left onto State Road 56

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Road 56
28

Continue on State Road 54

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 54
29

Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard

9.9 mi · 14 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
30

Turn left onto State Road 52

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Road 52
31

Turn right onto Shady Hills Road

5.7 mi · 9 min · Shady Hills Road
32

Turn right onto Bosley Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bosley Drive
33

Turn left onto Monteverde Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Monteverde Drive
34

Turn right onto Dalberg Drive

138 ft · 6 sec · Dalberg Drive
35

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 45m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 134.1 miles or 2h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shady Hills, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Coral Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Coral Springs, FL

This is one driving day of about 268.2 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coral Springs, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.1 mi from Coral Springs, FL · 2h 45m into the drive

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeland, FL

134 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Shady Hills, FL

The final approach into Shady Hills, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Shady Hills, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.80 one way

$89.60 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $48.53 $97.06
premium $4.90 $51.70 $103.39
diesel $5.64 $59.58 $119.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.5 0 $28.16 $12.87
Efficient EV 67.1 0 $23.47 $10.73
EV Truck/SUV 107.3 1 $37.55 $17.16

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Coral Springs, FL

Evening in Coral Springs on Monday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shady Hills, FL

Evening in Shady Hills on Monday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 30m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Shady Hills, FL covers 268.2 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Sample Road, Coral Springs Drive, Wiles Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Shady Hills, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Coral Springs, FL to Shady Hills, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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